Assistant General Manager || Metals Recycling Industry United Employment Associates, LLC Glendale, AZ Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $150,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Employee onboarding Cost reduction by process optimization Recyclable materials handling Receiving operations supervision Performance improvement leadership 7 years Distribution operations staff productivity improvements Team leadership Waste shredding processing Workflow management (operations management method) Expense management Operations coordination Facilities management Coaching Performance management strategy Environmental compliance Disciplinary action management Team development Hiring Compliance management Shipping operations supervision Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) Implementation of OSHA safety standards Shipping and receiving inventory management Environmental compliance assessment Production monitoring Management reporting Industrial equipment Workforce management Senior level Full Job Description A Metals Recycling Company in the West seeks an experienced Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in leading the large-scale recycling operations. This role requires a strong operational leader with the ability to drive accountability, improve workflow efficiency, enhance safety culture, and manage supervisors across several functional areas. The Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring daily operational performance, cost control, and team development while supporting long-term growth initiatives. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations across multiple departments including yard operations, processing, shipping/receiving, and scale. Lead and develop frontline supervisors and department leads. Ensure efficient material flow, equipment utilization, and labor planning. Monitor KPIs related to production, safety, quality, and profitability. Help manage a workforce of approximately 75+ employees. Drive accountability through structured communication, reporting, and performance management. Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, discipline, and workforce development. Reinforce company policies and operational standards. Ensure OSHA, environmental, and company compliance standards are met. Assist in managing operational budgets and expense controls. Track production metrics and identify opportunities for cost improvement. Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process improvements. Support equipment upgrades, layout changes, and operational scaling. Qualifications 7+ years of leadership experience in the metals recycling industry. Experience managing multi-department operation - shredding, ferrous, non-ferrous Proven ability to lead large teams (50+ employees preferred). Strong structural management skills — disciplined, organized, KPI-driven. Knowledge of safety compliance in heavy industrial settings. Strong communication and leadership presence. For more information, please contact:

Kate DiMatteo Direct:

(610)421-1231

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Keywords:

Scrap Yard, Scrap Processing, Ferrous, Non-Ferrous, Shredder, Baler, Shear, Operations Manager, Shredder Manager, Facility Manager, Yard Manager, General Manager Pay:

$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person